As part of its Gueron Minority Scholars Program, MDRC will offer up to two fellowships in summer 2018 to doctoral candidates who are pursuing independent, self-directed research on economic and social problems affecting low-income Americans. The goal of the program is to provide opportunities for graduate students to gain exposure to social policy research, understand employment options beyond the academic and public sectors, and get the advice and support of MDRC’s staff in completing their dissertations. The Gueron Minority Scholars program seeks to engage and encourage individuals from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the education and social policy research communities.

Our project work is conducted in five policy areas: Family Well-Being and Child Development, K-12 Education, Postsecondary Education, Low-Wage Workers and Communities, and Youth Development, Criminal Justice, and Employment. Fellows will work on their doctoral dissertations on topics of mutual interest and will participate in the intellectual life of MDRC by attending seminars and project meetings and by working with key MDRC research staff. Fellows will also be expected to give a presentation of their research to the MDRC community.

The fellow could work in either MDRC’s Oakland, CA, or New York City office. The fellowship is expected to begin in the summer and last for approximately two months, though there is some flexibility in the timing. A stipend of up to $5,000 and office space will be provided. Fellows are expected to secure their own housing.To learn more check out this link.